"janus" 怎么发音

word

US

/ˈdʒeɪnəs/

JAY-nuhs

UK

/ˈdʒeɪnəs/

JAY-nuhs

释义

Janus is the name of a Roman god with two faces, symbolizing beginnings and endings. The word is also used to describe something or someone with two contrasting aspects.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/ˈdʒeɪnəs/

英式英语

/ˈdʒeɪnəs/

简化发音

美式

JAY-nuhs

英式

JAY-nuhs

语境中听

In Roman mythology, Janus guards gates and doorways.

A Janus coin has two faces on it.

The month January is named after Janus.

That politician is like Janus—he says one thing and does another.